Founded in 1832 in Durham, England, Durham University offers a college-based education system with academic departments and 17 colleges. A member of the prestigious Russell Group, the university is ranked 78th in the world according to the QS World University Rankings 2024. Standing out for the quality of its education, 19 of Durham's departments are ranked in the top 100 worldwide. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs under four faculties. It is particularly well known for its Triple Accredited Business School and its highly regarded MBA program. Physics, economics, law, psychology and geography are among its most popular subjects.
Durham University has extensive facilities including libraries, computer laboratories, sports facilities and study spaces, as well as specialized facilities such as a planetarium, observatory and botanical garden. The University is located in the city of Durham, which is rich in historic buildings such as Durham Castle and Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Featured Departments: Law, Business, Engineering, English Language and Literature
Ranking 92
Location: Durham, England
Establishment: 1832